Impact Statement
Overview
Ethos Food Research Ltd is a social research and consultancy organisation based in Torpoint, Cornwall, working at the intersection of food systems, culture, and sustainability. We produce evidence-based, systems-focused insights into the social, cultural, and structural dynamics that shape how food is produced, accessed, and experienced.
Our work supports more regenerative decision-making, strengthening communities and contributing to fairer, more resilient food systems.
Our Impact
We create impact through regenerative, systems-based approaches to food and culture:
Policy & Systems Change
We generate evidence-based insights that support more equitable and sustainable food policies at local and regional levels.
Community & Lived Experience
We work with communities to centre lived experience and amplify underrepresented voices in food system transformation.
Regenerative Food Systems
We analyse food systems and supply chains to strengthen resilience, sustainability, and fairer access to food.
Food, Health & Wellbeing
We explore the relationship between food, culture, and wellbeing to support more holistic and preventative approaches to public health.
Funding Impact
Ethos Food Research Ltd is a Cornwall-based social research and consultancy organisation focused on food systems, culture, and sustainability. We deliver evidence-based, systems-led insights that inform policy, strengthen communities, and address complex food challenges.
Working with local partners, we ensure research is grounded in real needs and delivers practical impact across the region.
With investment, we will scale our research capacity, deepen community engagement, and increase our impact on policy and practice—supporting healthier communities, a resilient local economy, and regenerative food systems.
Partner with us to create meaningful change in food systems
Together, we can turn research into real-world impact that strengthens communities and supports a more sustainable future.